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Jonathan Richman Velvet Underground Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 8/10 [17 votes]Album: I, Jonathan / Original Release Date: 1992-09-16Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 29 sec
JONATHAN RICHMAN
- Velvet Underground Lyrics / with translationsThey were wild like the USA
A mystery band in a New York way
Rock and roll, but not like the rest
And to me, America at it's best
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
A spooky tone on a Fender bass
Played less notes and left more space
Stayed kind of still, looked kinda shy
Kinda far away, kinda dignified.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Now you can look at that band and wonder where
All that sound was coming from
With just 4 people there.
Twangy sounds of the cheapest types,
Sounds as stark as black and white stripes,
Bold and brash, sharp and rude,
Like the heats turned off
And you're low on food.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Like this...
Wild wild parties when they start to unwind
A close encounter of the thirdest kind
On the bandstand playing, everybody's saying
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Well you could look at that band
And at first sight
Say that certain rules about modern music
Wouldn't apply tonight.
Twangy sounds of the cheapest kind,
Like "Guitar sale $29.99,"
Bold and brash, stark and still,
Like the heats turned off
And you can't pay the bill.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Both guitars got the fuzz tone on
The drummer's standing upright pounding along
A howl, a tone, a feedback whine
Biker boys meet the college kind
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Wild wild parties when they start to unwind
A close encounter of the thirdest kind
On the bandstand grooving, everybody moving
How in the world are they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
A mystery band in a New York way
Rock and roll, but not like the rest
And to me, America at it's best
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
A spooky tone on a Fender bass
Played less notes and left more space
Stayed kind of still, looked kinda shy
Kinda far away, kinda dignified.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Now you can look at that band and wonder where
All that sound was coming from
With just 4 people there.
Twangy sounds of the cheapest types,
Sounds as stark as black and white stripes,
Bold and brash, sharp and rude,
Like the heats turned off
And you're low on food.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Like this...
Wild wild parties when they start to unwind
A close encounter of the thirdest kind
On the bandstand playing, everybody's saying
Velvet Underground.
Well you could look at that band
And at first sight
Say that certain rules about modern music
Wouldn't apply tonight.
Twangy sounds of the cheapest kind,
Like "Guitar sale $29.99,"
Bold and brash, stark and still,
Like the heats turned off
And you can't pay the bill.
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Both guitars got the fuzz tone on
The drummer's standing upright pounding along
A howl, a tone, a feedback whine
Biker boys meet the college kind
How in the world were they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Wild wild parties when they start to unwind
A close encounter of the thirdest kind
On the bandstand grooving, everybody moving
How in the world are they making that sound?
Velvet Underground.
Facts about Velvet Underground
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Velvet Underground is written by Jonathan Michael Richman.
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It is first released on September 16, 1992 as part of Jonathan Richman's album "I, Jonathan" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we try to piece together the story behind the words, the song 'Velvet Underground' by Jonathan Richman shows how the Velvet Underground band developed their distinct musical style through their unrestrained sound which violated conventional music standards. The lyrics show how the band creates a mysterious presence through their simplified musical style while their music produces an effect which makes listeners experience their unique sound that differs from mainstream music. Velvet underground lyrics mostly emphasizes party, celebration, joy, inspiration and nostalgia. The song establishes musical innovation as an essential element which enables artists to produce cultural commentary while maintaining their connection to historical musical traditions. The lyrics contain some mature themes and references that may not be suitable for younger children, such as drug-related imagery and adult situations. The content reaches a level of intensity which does not meet the requirements for a more advanced rating.
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Velvet Underground falls under the genre Rock.
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Velvet Underground song length is 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
Who wrote Velvet Underground lyrics?
Velvet Underground is written by Jonathan Michael Richman.
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When was Velvet Underground released?
It is first released on September 16, 1992 as part of Jonathan Richman's album "I, Jonathan" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Velvet Underground lyrics?
When we try to piece together the story behind the words, the song 'Velvet Underground' by Jonathan Richman shows how the Velvet Underground band developed their distinct musical style through their unrestrained sound which violated conventional music standards. The lyrics show how the band creates a mysterious presence through their simplified musical style while their music produces an effect which makes listeners experience their unique sound that differs from mainstream music. Velvet underground lyrics mostly emphasizes party, celebration, joy, inspiration and nostalgia. The song establishes musical innovation as an essential element which enables artists to produce cultural commentary while maintaining their connection to historical musical traditions. The lyrics contain some mature themes and references that may not be suitable for younger children, such as drug-related imagery and adult situations. The content reaches a level of intensity which does not meet the requirements for a more advanced rating.
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Which genre is Velvet Underground?
Velvet Underground falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Velvet Underground?
Velvet Underground song length is 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1992 Rounder
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